Namesakes
Richard Feynman
(middle name Phillips) (m) 1918-1988 
Nobel Prize Winners 1965 (physics)
Notable Scientists and Inventors
H. P. Lovecraft
(middle name Phillips) (m) 1890-1937
Notable Writers
Donovan
(middle name Phillips) (m) 1946-
Notable Musicians
Rock and Roll Hall-of-Famers 2012
Laurie Anderson
(middle name Phillips) (f) 1947-
Notable Musicians
Phillips Idowu
(m) 1978-
Olympic Medalists 2008 triple jump (silver)
John Naber
(middle name Phillips) (m) 1956-
Olympic Medalists 1976 swimming - 100 m backstroke; swimming - 200 m backstroke; swimming - 200 m freestyle; swimming - 4x100 m medley relay; swimming - 4x200 m freestyle relay (silver/gold)